Awning



Dec. 28, 1948.- F. G. LEWIS 2,457,574

AWNING "Filed Aug. 18, 1947 Z 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Fig. 5.

i T48 l Ifiventor Fred 6. Lewis I Myra/9y EM Dec. 28, 1948. F. G. LEWIS 2,457,574

AWNING Filed Aug. 18, 1947 2 sheets-sheet 2 Fig.3.

Inventor Fred 6. Lewis Patented Dec. 28, 1948 UNITED STATES" PATENT OFFICE v I 2,457,574 I AWNING Fred G. Lewis, Charleston, W. Va. Application August 18, 1947, Serial No. 769,263 r This invention relates to new and useful improvements and structural refinements in awnings, and the principal object of the invention is to provide a device of the characterherein described, in which particular precautions are taken to facilitate proper drainage of rain water therefrom, in order that the water would not run thereunder and onto persons who ma be standing or passing under the same.

A further object of the invention is to-provide an awning which is simple in construction, pleasing in appearance, and which will readily lend itself to economical manufacture.

Another object of the invention is to provide an awning which, in the form of sections, may

be effectively arranged in a juxtaposed formation, so as to provide an awning structure of any desired length.

An additional object of the invention is to provide an awning which is otherwise well adapted for the purpose for which it is intended.

With the above more important objects in view and such other objects as may become apparent as this specification proceeds, the invention consists essentially of the construction and arrangement of parts as shown in the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 is a top plan view of the invention;

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view, taken substantially from the plane of the line 2--2 in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a top plan view showing the modified embodiment of the invention;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of one of the V-shaped plates used in the embodiment shown in Figure 4;

Figure 5 is a top plan view of the still further modified embodiment of the invention.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary detail view upon an enlarged scale of a portion of Figure 1, disclosing the construction of the drain apertures.

Like characters of reference are used to designate like parts in the specification and throughout the several views.

Referring now to the accompanying drawings in detail, more particularly to the Figures 1 and 2, the invention consists of an awning designated generally by the reference character M, the same embodying in its construction a plurality of substantially V-shaped plates ll arranged in a spaced, overlapping relation, which arrangement is facilitated by supporting the plates by means of suitable end members l2 formed with a series of notches l3, as is best shown in Figure 2.

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apparent from Figure '6.

The end members l2, together with the associated plates II are secured to the wall I! of the building, or the like, by a'base plate l8 secured to the end members l2 and provided with a wall engaging portion 19 and with afront piece 20. It will be also noted that the uppermost of the plates ll designated by a separate reference character 2| is secured to thebuilding wall I! as indicated at 22, and when the invention is placed in use, the water will be drained successively over the plates ll through the aligned drain openings [6 down to the lowermost oi the plates indicated at 23. However, to prevent water from dripping from this lowermost plate, a pair of suitable drain pipes 24 are provided, as will be clearly apparent from the accompanying Figure 2. The drain pipes, in addition to their primary purpose of draining water from the plates I i also function in an effective manner for assisting to support the entire awning structure on the wall l1.

Finally, it will be noted that the end members l2 as well as the front piece 20 are provided with a continuous curtain 25 which may be removably secured in position by means of suitable retaining clips (not shown).

Referring now to the accompanying Figures 3 and 4, the modified embodiment of the invention designated generally by the reference character 30 is substantially similar to that already described, insofar that it consists of a plurality of substantially V-shaped plates 3| arranged in a spaced, overlapping relation and supported by a suitable end member structure (not shown).

The plates 3| are provided at the lower and side edges thereof with upturned flanges 32, 33, respectively, but it will be noted that while in the awning ID the lower flanges l4 extend downwardly and outwardly, the flanges 32 in the awning 30 extend outwardly and upwardly. As a result, the water on each of the plates 3|, drains toward the apex of the plates, at which point the flanges 32 are mutually spaced to provide suitable drain openings 34.

It may be added that both in the awning l0 and in the awning 30, the respective plates H and 3| may also be formed at the upper edge thereof with upturned flanges as indicated at 35 in Figure 4, so as to prevent the possibility of water gaining access under the plate, as will be clearly apparent.

Referring now to the Figure 5 which illustrates a still further modified embodiment of the invention designated generally by the reference character 40, the embodiment herein shown represents what may be referred to as a combination of the awnings l0 and 30, insofar that it consists of an intermediate section 4| formed by a plurality of v-shaped plates 42 and flanked by a ef end sections 43.

The section 43 also consists of the plurality of V-shaped plates 44, but it will be noted that while the flanges 45 of the plates 42 extend upwardlyand outwardly, the flanges 46 of the plates 44' extend outwardly and downwardly; Th'evawknirrg sections 43 are connected to the. sections 44 by suitable rivets 41 which secure together'the upturned side flanges 48 with which the plates 44 are provided.

The plates 42- are through suitable 4 and described the preferred embodiment of this invntion it is to be understood that minor changes in the details of construction, combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. An awning comprising in combination, a plurality of substantially V-shaped plates arranged inaspaced, overlappmg'relation, a pair of'end memberssupporting said-plates in an inclined position, and upturned flanges provided at the lower edges of said plates, said flanges on each plate being mutually spaced to provide a drain openings 49 formed betweenth-e flanges 45, while I opening therebetween. awning comprising in combination, a

plurality, of. substantially V-shaped plates arranged in a spaced, overlapping relation, a pair oi end-Z members supporting said plates in an inclined position, and upturned flanges provided at the lower and-side edges of said. plates, .saidlower flanges being, spaced; from said side flanges. to

ifm m aseries of aligned drainopenings- I 3.. An. awning comprising, in combination, a plurality of. substantially Vshaped plates arranged-tin a spaced; overlappingrelation, a pair of end membersfsupportin-gssaid plates in an inclinedipositicns andupturnedflanges provided at the edges.- of said plates, said flanges at the lower edges of each. plate beingspaced to. form adrain opening. therebetween v v FRED G. LEW1S..

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